Deutschlandsberg: population and statistics
Deutschlandsberg has a population of 11,675 (2026) across 179.2 km², or 65.2 people per km². It ranks 77 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: +0.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 11,675 residents
- 179.2 km²
- 65 people/km²
- 370 m
Deutschlandsberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Deutschlandsberg ranks No. 11 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,210 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Private households”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 25,095 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Frauental an der Laßnitz, 3.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wolfsberg (25,011 residents), 29 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,840 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Deutschlandsberg over time
Deutschlandsberg had 11,656 residents in 2016 and 11,675 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,623 |
| 2022 | 11,676 |
| 2023 | 11,721 |
| 2024 | 11,753 |
| 2025 | 11,757 |
| 2026 | 11,675 |
All indicators for Deutschlandsberg
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Deutschlandsberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.1% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,713 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.6% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 383 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 336 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.2% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 364 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Deutschlandsberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 5,505 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 68 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.10 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,796 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Deutschlandsberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 1,053 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 60 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 1,291 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 61 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 109.6 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 427 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 1,267 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 66 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 108.5 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 650 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 637 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 316 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 553 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,646 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Deutschlandsberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 72.4% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,766 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 6.1% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 219 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 7,684 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 67 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 65.2 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 198 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Deutschlandsberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 54.3% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,873 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Deutschlandsberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 10.6% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 734 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 3,252 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 76 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Deutschlandsberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 63.7% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 1,473 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 13.5% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 547 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Deutschlandsberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.8% ×1.1
- Other service activities12.0% ×1.4
- Manufacturing9.2% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical8.9% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services8.8% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services6.8% ×0.9
- Construction6.6% ×1.0
- Health and social work6.4% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Deutschlandsberg
Where is Deutschlandsberg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Deutschlandsberg?
Deutschlandsberg has 11,675 residents (2026), ranking 77 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Deutschlandsberg?
Deutschlandsberg covers 179.2 km², with a density of 65 people per km².
Is the population of Deutschlandsberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Deutschlandsberg went from 11,656 to 11,675, a change of +0.2%.
Where is Deutschlandsberg?
Deutschlandsberg is in Styria. It belongs to Deutschlandsberg (district). Latitude 46.816, longitude 15.215.
Private households: what is the figure for Deutschlandsberg?
In Deutschlandsberg, “Private households” stands at 5,505 (2024), ranking 68 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
Persons employed in establishments in the municipality: what is the figure for Deutschlandsberg?
In Deutschlandsberg, “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality” stands at 7,684 (2024), ranking 67 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 598.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Deutschlandsberg?
In Deutschlandsberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,210 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Deutschlandsberg?
The nearest to Deutschlandsberg are Frauental an der Laßnitz (3.3 km), Bad Schwanberg (6.7 km), Sankt Peter im Sulmtal (7.0 km), Groß Sankt Florian (7.9 km), Stainz (9.4 km).